MP59-17 Talk to Young Democrats at Norman, Oklahoma
This film is from the National Testimonial Dinner sponsored by Young Democrats on March 4, 1958, marking Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Silver Anniversary. The dinner was held at the University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma.
This is a series of short segments with many splices interrupting most speeches, making the remarks very choppy. Speakers include: Dr. George L. Cross, University President; Hon. A. S. Mike Monroney, U.S. Senator; Don Middleton, YDC President; Hon. Robert S. Kerr, U.S. Senator; Nelson Lancione, National YDC President; Hon. Paul Butler, Democratic National Chairman; Governor Raymond Gary of Oklahoma. Toward the end of the film, former President Harry S. Truman talks about establishment of Harry S. Truman Library, the role of the president, and great Presidents of the U.S. He is followed by Eleanor Roosevelt, who speaks about challenges for U.S. today, and the military balance of power in world. This speech is not complete.
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This film is part of the Motion Picture series at the Truman Library. Please see this link for the National Archives Catalog record: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/595162